US Bridges

Plummer RD over Dry Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E JCT CO RD 053 · Structure no. 013439

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,569
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plummer RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plummer RD over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,282 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPlummer RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT CO RD 053
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77164, -86.68036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,569 (2002)
Projected traffic4,282 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plummer RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plummer RD over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Plummer RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,569 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plummer RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Plummer RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.